Nokia Asha 503
#9339
Samsung T929 Memoir
#9313Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 503
Samsung T929 Memoir
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.151.1
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 503 features a compact build with dimensions of 102.6 x 60.6 x 12.7 mm and weighs 110.2g, while the Samsung T929 Memoir is slightly larger at 105.9 x 53.6 x 14 mm and heavier at 125.0g.
- Both devices have a 3.0-inch TFT display, but the Memoir offers a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels compared to the Asha's 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 0GB of RAM and lack advanced processing capabilities.
- The Asha 503 has a 5 MP rear camera with 480p video recording at 19fps, while the Memoir boasts an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and 480p video recording at 30fps, providing superior image quality.
- The Asha 503 is equipped with a 1200mAh battery, slightly larger than the Memoir's 1000mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Asha runs on the Nokia Asha software platform 1.2, while the Memoir does not specify an OS, which may affect user experience and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 503
Samsung T929 Memoir
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2009
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@19fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
102.6 x 60.6 x 12.7 mm (4.04 x 2.39 x 0.5 in)
105.9 x 53.6 x 14 mm (4.17 x 2.11 x 0.55 in)
Weight
110.2 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, black, green, red, blue, white
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.2
N/A
OS Version
Nokia Asha software platform 1.2
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No